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Holland Financial in Ormond Beach donates $5,000 to the American Cancer Society
The donation is aimed to help kick off the nonprofit’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser in October.
'There is a need': Flagler County works to address pedestrian safety in The Hammock
A study to identify safety needs in Flagler and Volusia Counties identified a 3.4 mile of S.R. A1A as a ‘high-injury network.’
Flagler County Sheriff's Office arrest 19 suspected drug dealers during undercover operation
Six Palm Coast residents and one Ormond Beach resident were among those arrested.
Sandi Rosato, Hammock Dunes racquets and sports director, featured by Florida Team Pickleball League
Rosato, with over 35 years in the tennis industry, discovered pickleball in 2016 in Maryland. Now, she leads teams in Hammock Dunes to compete.
Events calendar: Time for Christmas in July events in Ormond, Palm Coast
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Why the mayor’s ceremonial roles matter
Palm Coast Observer invites Mayor Mike Norris to share his vision.
Observer subscriptions help raise $640 for Jerry Doliner Food Bank, in Ormond Beach
Observer Fundraising benefits The Jewish Federation of Volusia & Flagler Counties
$1,560 raised through Palm Coast Observer subscriptions for Grace Community Food Pantry
Observer Fundraising is a new initiative in which we donate $20 for every $52 annual subscription.
The Casements Guild installs new officers
The guild’s new president is Jayde Lyle.
Policies for proficiency: Q+A with Volusia County School Board member Donna Brosemer
The Observer recently spoke with Brosemer about priorities, challenges and goals for the upcoming school year.
New co-developer for Ritz-Carlton Residences in Hammock Dunes announced
Unicorp National Developments, Inc. will be join forces with BH Group to co-develop The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Hammock Dunes. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
Junior League of Daytona Beach elects first Black president in its 90-year history
Veronika ‘Roni’ PeGee first joined the Junior League in 2014 while she was rebuilding her life as a single mother.
Palm Coast keeps millage rate the same for 2026 budget maximum
The maximum millage rate is 4.1893, culminating in $44 million in ad valorem tax revenue for Palm Coast.
Palm Coast Council reverses decision on house paint colors, votes to keep some restrictions
To prevent further delay, the council unanimously voted to reverse its previous decision and keep a list of banned house colors while lifting LRV restrictions.
Palm Coast council censures mayor for second time, letter to be sent to governor for his removal
The council voted 4-1 to censure Norris. During the discussion, Vice Mayor Pontieri said Norris ‘misrepresented’ information on the dais on if he received legal advice before he sued the…
New law on cell phones during school: Volusia, Flagler school districts discuss enforcement
Florida House Bill 1105, which bans cell phone use in elementary and middle schools for the entire school day, went into effect on July 1.
Ormond Beach resident Scott Baker to wheel in NYC Marathon to raise awareness for spinal cord research
This will be the first marathon for Baker, who is paralyzed from the waist down.
Feliz cumpleaños: Yes You're Invited Inc hosts Summer Birthday Bash
The local nonprofit held its Summer Birthday Bash, with a Mexican fiesta theme, on Saturday, July 12.
Letter: Ormond needs to focus on helping homeless found near Walmart
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
